Killala Family History

Killala Surname Meaning

Similar surnames: Villela, Killam, Villalba, Villalta, Kilpela, Killilea, Killelea, Villalva, Kallal, Hillary

1,000 record(s) for Killala

362	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
65	Military Records
188	Immigration Records
231	Census and Voter Lists
231	Member Trees

Where is the Killala family from?

You can see how Killala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killala family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Killala families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 7 Killala families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Killala's in USA. New York had the highest population of Killala families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killala surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Killala ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid domestic duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Killala. 100% of Killala men worked as a Bricklayer and 72% of Killala women worked as an Unpaid domestic duties.

We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

Bricklayer

100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

Unpaid domestic duties

72%

Incapacitated

29%

What Killala family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 231 census records available for the last name Killala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killala census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Passenger List

There are 188 immigration records available for the last name Killala. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

Military Records

There are 65 military records available for the last name Killala. For the veterans among your Killala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

What is the average Killala lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Killala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Killala in 1969 was 66, and 77 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Killala ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.